Meta knowingly hooked and exploited children, a US federal court heard Tuesday in a trial against the social media giant on charges that it deliberately made Instagram and Facebook addictive to young users. In what many experts have called social media’s “big tobacco moment,” a coalition of states is asking that Meta be penalised by around $200 billion for designing products addictive to children. Source link
The Polygamist. Gugu Gumede as Joyce Gomora in The Polygamist. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2026 Mpumelelo Macu/Netflix hide caption toggle caption Mpumelelo Macu/Netflix JOHANNESBURG, South Africa—Netflix’s The Polygamist, a Zulu-language telenovela, has become a national talking point in South Africa. But the scandal-filled saga has also emerged as a surprise global hit, with audiences from Romania to Hong Kong to the U.S. bingeing the twists, betrayals and family drama. The story of a cheating husband’s double life racked up more than 23 million views in its first month, reaching the top ten in 62 countries, including the US, and the number one spot in almost two dozen countries. The Polygamist, set in Johannesburg, centers on a wealthy Black family, the Gomoras, and follows the matriarch Joyce as she tries to keep up appearances as her businessman husband Jonasi sets up house with another woman. Over the course of the 22 episodes vicious catfights break out, homes are set alight, there’s a lot of sex and swearing, and all the incredible twists and turns are …
If you’re on the hunt for your next TV obsession, look no further than the gripping psychological drama Little Disasters, which has returned to Channel 5. Based on the novel by bestselling author Sarah Vaughan, this six-part thriller centres on an A&E doctor who faces an agonising dilemma: she must decide whether to report her close friend to social services after the friend brings her baby to hospital with an unexplained head injury. © Roughcut/Paramount GlobalJo Joyner plays Dr Liz Burgess in Little Disasters The cast is led by the brilliant Jo Joyner, who is no stranger to starring in twisty TV hits, such as Stay Close and The Wives. This addictive series is the perfect addition to your watchlist this week. Keep reading to find out more. What is Little Disasters about? The series centres around four expectant mothers, Jess (Diane Kruger), Liz (Jo Joyner), Mel (Emily Taaffe) and Charlotte (Shelley Conn), who were thrown together with “little in common apart from their due dates” but have been close friends ever since. © Roughcut/Paramount GlobalDiane Kruger plays Jess …
Apple TV’s highly anticipated psychological thriller Cape Fear officially landed on our screens on Friday, and viewers are already hooked. Inspired by the iconic 1991 film directed by Martin Scorsese and produced by Steven Spielberg, this new ten-part series stars Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson as married attorneys whose lives begin to unravel when a vengeful killer from their past is released from prison. © Apple TVPatrick Wilson and Amy Adams star in Cape Fear As a horror fan, I was thrilled to hear the story was getting a modern reimagining – especially with Javier Bardem perfectly cast as the manic Max Cady. With Martin and Steven returning as executive producers, fans of the original won’t be disappointed. Keep reading to find out exactly what critics and viewers are saying. What is Cape Fear about? The series is based on both the 1957 novel The Executioners by John D. MacDonald, which inspired Gregory Peck’s 1962 film of the same name, as well as the acclaimed 1991 remake directed by Martin Scorsese. The series follows Max …
What’s more interesting than NotebookLM is the concept behind it. A large language model rooted and grounded strictly on your material sounds really powerful, and it indeed is. NotebookLM started as an experiment, when a group of Google researchers decided to see what they could do with RAG. But once it grew in popularity and received more features as a result, it wasn’t long until it became its own full Google product. NotebookLM deserves the praise it has received, but in the end, it is a proprietary closed-source tool. The concept of NotebookLM can go way beyond what NotebookLM offers right now, or ever will. No matter what your workflow is, your queries in NotebookLM will always use the cheapest Gemini model. And although Google has allowed a degree of customization recently, the Studio content, like the summaries and data tables, will always have a system prompt that’s set by Google, not you. The Audio Overview podcasts will have the same two hosts, and always abide by the system prompt that Google has set. To …
Three years after declaring the death of florals, John Lewis has discovered a new print that is making a splash among shoppers. At the launch of its new high summer collection, the retailer said fish were quickly becoming its customers’ catch of the day. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. From sardines and sprats to crustaceans including crabs, its latest haul across fashion and homeware is rich in fish prints and shapes. Sales of starfish-shaped earrings are up 300% month on month, while high demand for a silky blue skirt smothered in shoals of fish has resulted in a waiting list. In homeware, sales of a set of glass tumblers that stack together to form the shape of a fish are up 400%, while a “gluggle jug” – a ceramic pitcher shaped like a fish that makes a gurgling sound as the water is poured – is becoming an outdoor dining essential. Sales of versions from Wade Pottery are up 129% month …
Netflix viewers are hooked on Man on Fire, the streamer’s latest gripping crime drama to drop over the weekend. Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in the central role of John Creasy, a Special Forces soldier looking for a fresh start, the seven-part series follows his struggle to confront a complex past. Only by facing his personal demons can he truly turn over a new leaf. © Juan Rosas/Netflix © 2024Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is John Creasy Based on A.J. Quinnell’s 1980s book series, this isn’t the first time the franchise has been adapted. In 2004, Denzel Washington brought Creasy to life in Tony Scott’s film, while Scott Glenn also stepped into the role in an earlier 1987 version. Netflix’s series is written and created by Kyle Killen (Halo, The Beaver), while Steven Caple Jr. (Creed II) directs the first two episodes. Since its release on Thursday, the show has shot to number one on Netflix’s most-watched chart, with many fans bingeing it in one go. Intrigued? Keep reading to find out more about Man on Fire. What …
Viewers are hooked on the new action-thriller, Prisoner, which landed on UK TV screens via Sky on Thursday. The series, penned by acclaimed writer Matt Charman (Hostage, Bridge of Spies) and directed by BAFTA-winner Otto Bathurst (Peaky Blinders), follows a principled young prison officer tasked with escorting a dangerous prisoner to court to testify against his elite crime syndicate. There’s nothing better than a high-stakes, nail-biting police drama. If, like me, you’re looking for a gripping series to fill the gap while you wait for the anticipated seventh season of Line of Duty, Prisoner might just be the answer. © Sky UKIzuka Hoyle and Tahar Rahim lead the cast as Amber and Tibor in Prisoner With plenty of twists and turns and a tense shoot-out, this action-packed thriller is perfect for fans of the hit BBC police series. Find out what viewers and critics have said about the show… What have viewers said about Prisoner? Viewers have praised the new thriller on social media, with one person writing: “Sky Atlantic’s #Prisoner off to a flying start. …
Unions and opposition politicians echo this sentiment: Labor union ver.di warned of a “high workload” and “insufficient training,” while Kianusch Stender, the Social Democratic Party’s regional spokesperson for digital affairs, argued the rollout was rushed and poorly prepped because of “time pressures,” technical shortcomings and a lack of consultation. “Employees, representatives from the justice and police departments reported limited workability, missing functions, incompatible specialist applications and a high level of additional effort in their daily work,” said Stender. For Schrödter, the lesson to be learned is this: “The challenge in making the switch is not that the solutions are not available, but mainly the question of political will to take responsibility,” he said, calling on Berlin to follow suit. Dutch Digital Minister Willemijn Aerdts, who said “the U.S. is still a valued ally, but we want to be able to make choices”, looks on during a debate in parliament in The Hague in February 2026. | John Beckmann/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images Indeed, the German federal government also started trying sovereign alternatives to power its …
Channel 5’s latest five-part thriller, Missed Call, had viewers’ hearts racing with its tense opening episode on Monday night. Slow Horses star Joanna Scanlan leads the cast of the “tense and emotional” thriller, which follows a single mum whose teenage daughter mysteriously vanishes from a school exchange in southern France. © ©5 Broadcasting Limited / ©PERNEL MEDIA LTD / ITV StudiosJoanna Scanlan leads the cast as Sarah The show is penned by Paul Matthew Thompson, Sally Abbott and Matthew Thomas, who have several impressive writing credits between them, including Ridley, Vera and Death in Paradise. Plus, with BAFTA winner Joanna leading the cast, viewers can expect a compelling performance. Keep reading to find out more… What have viewers said about Missed Call? Viewers praised the opening episode on social media, with one person writing on X: “#MissedCall is looking good. I’m already riveted,” while another added: “Wasn’t it good? I was stressed. You can feel the tension rising.” © ©5 Broadcasting Limited / ©PERNEL MEDIA LTD / ITV StudiosEmily Coates plays Sarah’s teenage daughter Katie A …
